Welcome to Dolgellau
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dolgellau (Welsh: [dɔlˈɡɛɬaɨ] (listen)) is a town and community in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, lying on the River Wnion, a tributary of the River Mawddach. It was the traditional county town of the historic county of Merionethshire (Welsh: Meirionnydd, Sir Feirionnydd) until the county of Gwynedd was created in 1974. Dolgellau is the main base for climbers of Cadair Idris and Mynydd Moel which are visible from the town. Dolgellau is the second largest settlement in southern Gwynedd after Tywyn and includes the community of Penmaenpool.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,545 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,599 (2021) |
Density |
73 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.0 |
Ward |
Dolgellau North |
District |
Gwynedd |
Postcodes |
LL40 |
ONS ID |
W04000061 |
Council
Contact details for Dolgellau Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dolgellau Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dolgellau Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Dolgellau Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dolgellau Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dolgellau Parish.
Local News
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Dolgellau - Latest news updates, pictures, video, reaction
Published: 16th Apr 2024
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Dolgellau residents invited to drop-in event at Cyngor Gwynedd's supported housing development
Published: 21st Mar 2024
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Woman in hospital with serious injuries after A494 crash
Published: 15th Apr 2024